Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joie Stadelnikas

Physician Assistant · Buda, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
5330 OVERPASS RD STE 100, Buda, TX 78610
7379996600
In practice since 2021 (4 years)
NPI: 1831858356 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Stadelnikas from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Stadelnikas

Dr. Joie Stadelnikas is a physician assistant in Buda, TX, with 4 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stadelnikas performed 686 Medicare services across 389 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stadelnikas received a total of $4,546 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 50 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Stadelnikas is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 4 years in practice▲ Top 19% volume in TX$ $4,546 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
686
Medicare services
Top 19% in TX for physician assistant
389
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~172 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)252$1$5
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)182$77$374
Joint injection, major joint69$44$237
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views62$21$103
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views32$22$103
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views21$22$136
Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder18$159$2,753
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views15$30$135
Total knee replacement12$142$2,507
New patient office visit (45-59 min)12$75$500
Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement11$124$3,027
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
3.4% high complexity
46.8% medium
49.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,546
Total received (2022-2024)
Avg $1,515/year across 3 years
Top 10% in TX for physician assistant
11
Companies
50
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,890 (63.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,656 (36.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,404
2023
$63
2022
$3,079

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$3,897
Stryker Corporation
$338
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$85
Coastal Medical Technologies LLC
$47
ABBVIE INC.
$46
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$45
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$22
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$16
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$15
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 95.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BOTOX · Dynasplint · EUFLEXXA · General - Vascular Access · MAKO · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Zynrelef
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (64%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in physician assistant and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for physician assistant in TX.

Equivalent to $663 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician Assistants within 10 mi
628
Per 100K population
244.9
County median income
$85,827
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Stadelnikas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 10%).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Stadelnikas experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stadelnikas performed 252 steroid injection (triamcinolone) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Stadelnikas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stadelnikas received a total of $4,546 from 11 companies across 50 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Stadelnikas's costs compare to other physician assistants in Buda?
Dr. Stadelnikas's average Medicare payment per service is $39. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Stadelnikas) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →